Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
14.3° C
1.1° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty quiet start, and honestly, there’s nothing really on the cards for quite a while. The first week is going to be a tough slog, with a big gap of days where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. The sets are small, the winds are messy, and the wave energy is weak. From Friday the 10th to Tuesday the 14th, we’re looking at a lot of poor conditions with the combined swell energy hanging around 30 to 110 (weak to moderate), and the swell heights barely pushing 1.3ft to 2ft on most days, with a few days of total fluff. The wind is a real problem too, mostly cross or cross-off, but it’s rarely clean enough to make the small waves look good. That Saturday morning, the 11th, had a bit of clean glass, but the swell was only 1.3ft, so it’s just a flat calm.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Wednesday morning, July 15th. That’s the standout. The combined swell energy jumps to 307 (moderate) and the swell height hits 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s not a long-period groundswell, but it’s got enough push. The real winner here is the wind: a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. That’ll groom the wave faces nicely. For an intermediate surfer, this is the best bet of the whole run. Expect a bit of a crowd, as the break is often busy, but the quality should be worth it. The 5ft is a bit much for absolute beginners, but it’s a fun size for the core crew. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Things look a bit ordinary again after that. Thursday the 16th is surfable but ordinary, and then it’s back to a long stretch of poor conditions right through to the end of the month. The swell stays small, the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is low. The period does get long on the 17th and 18th, with a 14-second and 13-second groundswell, but the swell heights are tiny (1ft to 3.3ft) and the wind is a mess, so it’s not going to line up here at the point. The week of the 18th onward is a write-off for decent waves.

So, bottom line: hold out for the Wednesday morning session on July 15th. That’s your one clear shot at a clean, fun-sized wave. The rest of the 16 days is a bit of a barren stretch, but that’s just how it goes sometimes.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0.9
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0.6
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0.5
SE
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0.4
E
8
0.3
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11
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6
0.5
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5
1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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1.2
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6
0.9
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
86
49
34
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29
28
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90
211
127
215
149
113
68
41
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
N
10
N
5
W
10
N
15
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10
NW
10
SW
20
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25
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High Tide
4:52AM1.38m
5:13PM1.71m
5:59AM1.42m
6:15PM1.78m
7:03AM1.48m
7:15PM1.84m
8:03AM1.55m
8:12PM1.90m
8:58AM1.62m
9:07PM1.92m
9:52AM1.68m
10:00PM1.90m
10:43AM1.71m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.31m
10:46AM0.40m
11:51PM0.24m
11:51AM0.37m
00:52AM0.15m
12:54PM0.32m
1:51AM0.06m
1:54PM0.27m
2:45AM-0.00m
2:52PM0.23m
3:37AM-0.04m
3:47PM0.20m
4:27AM-0.04m
4:41PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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